Krista Parmakoski

Krista Pärmäkoski is a distinguished Finnish cross-country skier known for her multiple Olympic and World Championship medals. After first gaining international recognition at the 2010 Winter Olympics, competing in the 10 km and 30 km events, Krista Pärmäkoski went on to secure her breakthrough World Championship medals in 2011. At the Oslo World Championships, she earned a silver medal in the team sprint and a bronze in the 4 × 5 km relay. Her consistent performance early in her career established her as a prominent figure in cross-country skiing, leading to her first Olympic medal in 2014.

At the Sochi Winter Olympics, Pärmäkoski claimed a silver medal in the 4 x 5 km relay, demonstrating her powerful contribution to team events on the global stage. Pärmäkoski continued her progression with significant achievements at the 2017 World Championships held in Lahti, Finland, where she claimed an individual silver medal in the 15 km skiathlon. That same year, she demonstrated a strong World Cup season, finishing second in the overall standings and also securing second place in the prestigious Tour de Ski. Her success reached new heights at the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics, where she secured three individual medals: two bronze in the 15 km skiathlon and 10 km freestyle, and a silver in the 30 km classical event.

She has also partnered with Finnlamelli, promoting healthy Finnish log homes, showcasing her engagement beyond competitive racing.